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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Hollywood, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

15.9 mi

26 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Trip Overview

This short 15.9-mile drive from Hialeah, FL to Hollywood, FL is easily manageable in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-95 and SR 9, with a brief segment on the Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector. Given the low fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is quite economical. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway and local road experiences, but the short distance means you won't need to split this into an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the state of Florida, offering a straightforward journey within the region.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this 15.9-mile trip, with 59% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on I-95, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition between I-95, SR 9, and the connector road, the character of the drive will shift. While not an extensive highway haul, these main roads provide the backbone for this relatively quick commute.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 41st Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 41st Street

Turn right onto East 41st Street

Navigation decision point

6
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 9

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.4 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
7
15.4 mi into trip | ~25m in | SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 6.2 mi 7m
SR 9 2.6 mi 4m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector 1.4 mi 2m
Hollywood Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Northwest 135th Street 1 mi 2m
East 8th Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
US 441 0.5 mi <1m
East 4th Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 6.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Hollywood, FL.

1

Start on East 39th Street

191 ft · 9 sec · East 39th Street
2

Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · East 2nd Avenue
3

Turn right onto East 41st Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East 41st Street
4

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 4th Avenue
5

Turn right onto SR 932

0.5 mi · 56 sec · East 49th Street
6

Turn left onto SR 953

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 8th Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Use the right lane.
8

Turn right onto SR 916

1.0 mi · 2 min · Northwest 135th Street
9

Turn left onto SR 9

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9

2.6 mi · 4 min · SR 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto US 441

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 441
Use the right lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 95 North
13

Merge onto I 95

6.2 mi · 7 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on SR 820

391 ft · 5 sec · SR 820
17

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18

Arrive at destination

SR 820

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.53 one way

$5.06 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $2.75 $5.51
premium $4.72 $2.96 $5.91
diesel $5.61 $3.51 $7.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.39 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Afternoon in Hialeah on Friday

Local time

12:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, FL

Afternoon in Hollywood on Friday

Local time

12:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

26m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hialeah, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 15.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, SR 9, Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Hialeah, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Hialeah, FL to Hollywood, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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